Beginner's Questions

[Kamakaz1961]

ski2 I use those Foam too. I like any of the pads as they all work really well if you have the proper technique. I am currently using the Lake Country CCS pads on my Flex (some say do not use that pad for the Flex) and it is awesome. Technique technique technique trumps any pad issues. All pads are great if you use the right ones for the right polishing.

Just make sure the Pads are use for the right polishing techniques.

Yellow Pad: Cutting
Orange Pad: Medium to light cutting
White Pad: Polishing
Red/Black: Sealant or waxing (I like the red)
Gold: jeweling or waxing or sealant

Some manufacturers have different color pads that do the same thing. Find out 1st before you assume the colors are the same.

Either way this is all fun!!!!

[AeroCleanse]

Thanks for the answers so far.



I don't have any compounds yet. However I'm leaning towards Wolfgang TSR. And I have the Black Label products for cleaning and polishing as well pinnacle souvern carnuba wax for final application.




I'm aware of that. I guess my rookie question was concern if the DA would make worse if it used on the area where chip is.



Better than the ones mentioned above? (Pads and products)





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Yes, pads and products are better.

[Rmd]

Several orange lake country pads (5.5 inch), several white ones, and several black can get the weekend enthusiast through most anything.

For product, since you are already in the Wolfgang line, an excellent choice for performance and ease of use BTW, I would add the compound and the finishing glaze (which is a finishing polish despite the name).

Assume you have clay, and clay lube to start with.

The above should cover the basics. For machine, I am in the Griots camp with a 5" back plate. It will serve you better as a starting point IMO, you can move up to a rupes down the line if you feel you need it. Even with a high end machine, you will still always need the DA machine for tight curves areas or wax application. The DA also gives you the ability to use a 4" back plate and pads for tight spots that you won't be able to do with a larger rupes or with 5.5 pads.